Joe’s Deli

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intersection of Hertel and Colvin, in Buffalo New York, Joe's deli is on the corner, covered with a mural by Bunnie Reiss. A Dollar General store is on the other corner and it has a large sign

Joe’s Deli is on the corner of Hertel and Colvin in Buffalo (north of downtown). Two sides of the building are covered with large colourful murals.

below: On the Colvin Street side the mural consists of a lot of stylized flowers mostly in blues and purples.

mural by Bonnie Reiss, stylized floral motifs in blues and purples on a bright turquoise background, on the side of Joe's Deli in Buffalo
part of mural by Bonnie Reiss, stylized floral motifs in blues and purples on a bright turquoise background

a section of mural by Bonnie Reiss, stylized floral motifs in blues and purples on a bright turquoise background

mural by Bonnie Reiss, stylized floral motifs in blues and purples on a bright turquoise background

below: The other side of the building has a second mural. It too has a turquoise background and some of the same floral motifs as the first mural. Both murals were painted by Bunnie Reiss.

large mural on the side of Joe's deli, a brown buffalo decorated with lots of stylized flowers and floral motifs, painted by Bunnie Reiss
the head of a buffalo in a large mural on the side of Joe's deli, a brown buffalo decorated with lots of stylized flowers and floral motifs, painted by Bunnie Reiss
part of a mural, large mural on the side of Joe's deli, a brown buffalo decorated with lots of stylized flowers and floral motifs, painted by Bunnie Reiss

below: The old blue sign on the building says Mastmans Kosher Restaurant. Mastmans deli and restaurant closed in 2005 after 60 years in the business.

Joe's deli on Hertel street in buffalo, has an old sign outside entrance that says Mastmans

Photos taken April 2025

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